Amref Health Africa
Also known as: African Medical and Research Foundation Limited, African Medical and Research Foundation Limited (united Kingdom), A M R E F, Amref UK
Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, we work with some of the most remote and marginalised communities on the African continent, ensuring they can access their right to health. We believe women and girls have the power to effect lasting change in their communities: that?s why they?re at the heart of everything we do.
Activities & Mission
Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, we work with some of the most remote and marginalised communities on the African continent, ensuring they can access their right to health. We believe women and girls have the power to effect lasting change in their communities: that?s why they?re at the heart of everything we do.
Grants
Amref Health Africa is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Grants paid (2025)
- £3,888,747
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid or famine relief, economic or community development and employment and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £5,492,573 | £6,332,418 | £4,620,436 | £3,934,028 | £1,268,662 | 20 / 2 |
| 2024 | £6,116,365 | £6,611,722 | £5,548,175 | £4,773,873 | £1,159,533 | 18 / 4 |
| 2023 | £6,474,850 | £4,840,070 | £4,217,172 | £5,269,230 | £1,145,542 | 16 / 4 |
| 2022 | £5,105,332 | £4,452,361 | £3,963,700 | £3,634,450 | £1,085,913 | 18 / 4 |
| 2021 | £5,150,243 | £3,888,777 | £3,357,521 | £2,981,479 | £966,826 | 17 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Amref Health Africa
What does Amref Health Africa do?
Amref Health Africa is Africa's leading health development organisation. Headquartered in Nairobi, we work with some of the most remote and marginalised communities on the African continent, ensuring they can access their right to health. We believe women and girls have the power to effect lasting change in their communities: that?s why they?re at the heart of everything we do.
How much income did Amref Health Africa report in 2025?
Amref Health Africa reported total income of £5.49m and reported expenditure of £6.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Amref Health Africa?
Amref Health Africa has a program ratio of 84.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Amref Health Africa registered as a charity?
Amref Health Africa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 1970 as charity number 261488. It has been registered for 56 years.
Who runs Amref Health Africa?
Amref Health Africa is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Davey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Amref Health Africa operate?
Amref Health Africa operates across 9 areas, including Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ethiopia and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Amref Health Africa a registered charity?
Yes — Amref Health Africa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 261488.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- African Medical and Research Foundation Limited
- African Medical and Research Foundation Limited (united Kingdom)
- A M R E F
- Amref UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated